Veterinary Services is responsible for disease control and prevention among livestock, companion animals, poultry, pet birds, and wild animals.
Veterinary Services, acting in cooperation with the State Veterinarian, enforces all laws of the State of California and all ordinances and regulations approved by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino pertaining to the health and sanitary environment of the livestock of the county.
Veterinary Services investigates cases and outbreaks of infectious and communicable diseases, which may threaten the health of animals and consequently human populations of the county.
Veterinary Services staff also enforce the county ordinances and provisions of the County Code which govern animal establishments and other facilities which house or care for animals, some of which include kennels, catteries, pet groomers, petting zoos, and exotic animal facilities.
Some of the other roles of Veterinary Services include: